Weiss struggled last season because of a wrist injury but before that he had recorded three straight 20 goal seasons, including 28 in 2009-10. He will provide the Red Wings with more forward depth and allows them to continue to play the puck possession game that they love.

IGINLA SIGNS WITH BOSTON AFTER ALL After spurning the Bruins last year and signing with Pittsburgh, Jarome Iginla has decided to change that decision and just signed a one year $6 million contract with Boston. Iginla is 36 years old, and had 33 points in 48 games last year.  He did have 12 points in 15 playoff games, so he is still probably a 70 points scorer.  it will all depend on how Boston Coach Claude Julien uses him on the power play.  If he gets some serious power play time, he is still a decent 5th or 6th forward.  But don't expect too much from him at his age, and with the Bruins' balanced offense. RIGHT WING MICHAEL RYDER SIGNS WITH THE DEVILS Michael Ryder just signed a two year contract with New Jersey for $7 million. The 33 year old is a solid 5th or 6th fantasy forward option.  He had 35 points last year between Dallas and Montreal in 46 games.  In 2011-2012 for Dallas he had 35 goals and 62 points.  Expect him to do well with the Devils, and score around 60 points.  ANAHEIM RIGHT WING BOBBY RYAN TRADED TO OTTAWA Anaheim right wing Bobby Ryan was just traded to the Ottawa Senators for forward Jakob Silfverberg, prospect right wing Stefan Noesen and a 2014 first round pick. Ryan is a 4 time 30 goal scorer, and he was coveted by many teams.  Obviously with the loss of Daniel Alfredsson to Detroit, the Senators wanted to replace him. Ryan should get great power play time with Jason Spezza and Erik Karlsson, so this is a big upgrade for him fantasy wise. Look for him to score 70 points this season. FORMER RED WING CENTER VALTTERI FILPPULA SIGNS WITH TAMPA BAY Valttieri Filppula just signed a 5 year $25 million contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning.  This is a huge gamble by Lightning General Manager Steve Yzerman as Filppula was a big bust last year with only 17 points in 41 games. While he did have a good season in 2011-2012 with 66 points, there is no guarantee the 29 year old will ever do that again.  If he ends up playing with Stamkos or St. Louis he could have some value.  Wait to see what happens in training camp. STEPHEN WEISS JOINS THE RED WINGS: Stephen Weiss is heading north to Detroit, and hopefully in the standings, as he signs a 5-year deal with the Red Wings. Weiss joins Alfredsson in hopes of getting to the Stanley Cup. STALBERG HEADS TO NASHVILLE: Viktor Stalberg signed a 4-year deal with the Predators who can use all the offense they can get. He should be an important part of their offense now that Kostitsyn is gone.  The only...

IGINLA SIGNS WITH BOSTON AFTER ALL After spurning the Bruins last year and signing with Pittsburgh, Jarome Iginla has decided to change that decision and just signed a one year $6 million contract with Boston. Iginla is 36 years old, and had 33 points in 48 games last year.  He did have 12 points in 15 playoff games, so he is still probably a 70 points scorer.  it will all depend on how Boston Coach Claude Julien uses him on the power play.  If he gets some serious power play time, he is still a decent 5th or 6th forward.  But don't expect too much from him at his age, and with the Bruins' balanced offense. RIGHT WING MICHAEL RYDER SIGNS WITH THE DEVILS Michael Ryder just signed a two year contract with New Jersey for $7 million. The 33 year old is a solid 5th or 6th fantasy forward option.  He had 35 points last year between Dallas and Montreal in 46 games.  In 2011-2012 for Dallas he had 35 goals and 62 points.  Expect him to do well with the Devils, and score around 60 points.  ANAHEIM RIGHT WING BOBBY RYAN TRADED TO OTTAWA Anaheim right wing Bobby Ryan was just traded to the Ottawa Senators for forward Jakob Silfverberg, prospect right wing Stefan Noesen and a 2014 first round pick. Ryan is a 4 time 30 goal scorer, and he was coveted by many teams.  Obviously with the loss of Daniel Alfredsson to Detroit, the Senators wanted to replace him. Ryan should get great power play time with Jason Spezza and Erik Karlsson, so this is a big upgrade for him fantasy wise. Look for him to score 70 points this season. FORMER RED WING CENTER VALTTERI FILPPULA SIGNS WITH TAMPA BAY Valttieri Filppula just signed a 5 year $25 million contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning.  This is a huge gamble by Lightning General Manager Steve Yzerman as Filppula was a big bust last year with only 17 points in 41 games. While he did have a good season in 2011-2012 with 66 points, there is no guarantee the 29 year old will ever do that again.  If he ends up playing with Stamkos or St. Louis he could have some value.  Wait to see what happens in training camp. STEPHEN WEISS JOINS THE RED WINGS: Stephen Weiss is heading north to Detroit, and hopefully in the standings, as he signs a 5-year deal with the Red Wings. Weiss joins Alfredsson in hopes of getting to the Stanley Cup. STALBERG HEADS TO NASHVILLE: Viktor Stalberg signed a 4-year deal with the Predators who can use all the offense they can get. He should be an important part of their offense now that Kostitsyn is gone.  The only...

Weiss will not play another game this season, he is not longer fantasy relevant.

Weiss' grandmother passed away and he will not play tonight. He has one goal, three assists and is a minus-11 in 14 games this season.

Weiss has missed the Panthers last four games with an groin injury, but Florida will welcome him back this afternoon. Weiss only has 1 assist in 3 games this season but is Florida's best center so his points will come.

Weiss will miss his fourth straight game tonight, but is expected to be back on Sunday. He is the Panthers best center and they could use him back on the ice.

Weiss returned to practice today, and is expected to be back in the Panthers lineup soon.

Weiss skated by himself today for a bit before leaving the ice unhappy. Doesn't appear he is ready to go yet.

***IN THE SLOT*** The Rick Nash watch is finally over! Nash became a NY Ranger for Brandon Dubinsky, Artem Anisimov, prospect D Tim Erixon and a 1st round pick in 2013. PRIME VIEWS will take an in-depth look later today. Kris Versteeg has signed a 4-year deal with the Florida Panthers avoiding arbitration. Versteeg had his career best season playing in only 71 games, beating out his previous high of 53 points in 78 games with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2008-2009. Versteeg showed instant chemistry playing on a line with Tomas Fleischmann and Stephen Weiss. Check out PRIME VIEWS later today for more in-depth analysis about this signing.